Belching is usually nothing to be worried about.
Butexcessive belchingmay be a sign of a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder.
In these cases, you may want to see a healthcare provider to rule out an underlying condition.
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This article explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment of belching.
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What Are the Symptoms of Belching?
Belching is pretty simple to identify.
The main symptom is the expression of air from your stomach through your mouth.
Most people belch up to 30 times a day.
Are Belching and Burping the Same Thing?
What Are the Causes of Belching?
Swallowing air causes belching.
In addition, some health conditions can cause belching.
These include:
Rarely, a digestive tract blockage due to GI cancers may be to blame.
Belching and GERD
Belching is a common symptom of GERD.
What Medications Can Cause Belching?
Sometimes, medications and supplement side effects can cause belching.
How Is Belching Treated?
Treatingacid refluxcan help with belching that is related to that condition.
Are There Tests to Diagnose the Cause of Belching?
However, excessive belching is not normal.
Summary
Belching is the normal process of expelling excess air from the stomach through the mouth.
American College of Gastroenterology.Belching, bloating, and flatulence.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.Symptoms and causes of gas in the digestive tract.
